Fort Anahuac Park

Texas · Southeast

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
SpringFallWinter
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-April

About This Location

Fort Anahuac Park is a productive birding destination in Texas, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, and American Herring Gull among many others. Mild winters attract waterfowl and sparrows, while spring and fall migration bring neotropical songbirds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Golden-fronted Woodpecker

Melanerpes aurifrons

3/5/2026Wallisville Lake Project--JJ Mayes Wildlife Trace1 observed

Fish Crow

Corvus ossifragus

3/3/20261218 Plummer Camp Road, Anahuac, Texas, US (29.525, -94.762)2 observed

Tufted Titmouse

Baeolophus bicolor

3/3/20261218 Plummer Camp Road, Anahuac, Texas, US (29.525, -94.762)2 observed

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

3/3/20261218 Plummer Camp Road, Anahuac, Texas, US (29.525, -94.762)1 observed

Canada Goose

Branta canadensis

3/3/20261218 Plummer Camp Road, Anahuac, Texas, US (29.525, -94.762)6 observed

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

3/2/2026Montgomery Property1 observed

Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

2/28/2026GCBO Abshier Mosquito Research Conservancy1 observed

Least Grebe

Tachybaptus dominicus

2/28/2026Anahuac Entrance Road1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Laughing Gull

33/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

63/2/2026

American Herring Gull

43/2/2026

Forster's Tern

23/2/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

13/2/2026

Snowy Egret

23/2/2026

Great Egret

13/2/2026

Brown Pelican

53/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/2/2026

European Starling

13/2/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/2/2026

Boat-tailed Grackle

153/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Check for wintering sparrows in brushy edges from November through February.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Fort Anahuac Park for birding?
The best months to visit Fort Anahuac Park for birding are October-April. The best seasons are Spring and Fall and Winter.
What birds can I see at Fort Anahuac Park?
Notable species at Fort Anahuac Park include Laughing Gull, Ring-billed Gull, American Herring Gull, Forster's Tern, Neotropic Cormorant. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Fort Anahuac Park?
Birding at Fort Anahuac Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Fort Anahuac Park?
Fort Anahuac Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.